Flood warning issued for Shiawassee River in Owosso

OWOSSO, MI – The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Shiawassee River until 8 p.m. Thursday.

The flood stage for the river is at 7 feet and it was at 7.6 feet and rising at 8 a.m.Wednesday. The river crest is at 8 feet, and it is expected to reach that height on Wednesday afternoon, the NWS reports. Minor flooding was already occurring.

About 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in the area overnight, and there could be additional rain on Wednesday. The river levels should start falling on Thursday afternoon.